Overview

The Economics program of the University of Minnesota teaches students to assess social, business, and individual decision-making and how those decisions are influenced by goals, incentives, institutions, and constraints.

There are two degree options: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - designed for students interested in a business education with a strong foundation in economics and Bachelor of Arts (BA) - designed for students pursuing a second major/minor in traditional liberal arts disciplines or in mathematics and statistics.

Acquired Skills

Acquire strong quantitative and investigative skills to examine, analyze, and interpret data.

Understand how to combine economic models with everyday observations to analyze the world around you.

Career Possibilities

Economics graduates find exciting career opportunities from business to government in fields and organizations such as:

Research Analysis

International Trade & Policy

Regulatory Agencies

Banking & Investments

Consulting

Insurance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics: Micro

Financial Accounting

The Legal Environment

Intermediate Microeconomics

Applied Statistics for Business and Economics II

Corporate Finance

Organizational Behavior and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students who have not graduated.

Senior year (12th grade) course schedule, if not included on the transcript.

If applicable, college or university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students.

ACT/SAT scores (optional)

Grade trends and academic rigor

Personal Statement

Specific courses taken

Submit a one-time $50 non-refundable application fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Out-of-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15200 USD / year

≈ 15200 USD / year

Additional Details

International: the cost includes tuition and fees and is for last year. Costs are calculated differently due to visa requirements.

Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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